UPCOMING EVENTS
ADVANCED PAINTING INTENSIVE
MIXED-MEDIA FLORALS
FULL-DAY WORKSHOP
Sunday, July 13th, 10am-4pm
Little Shop of Horticulture
228 Fern St Suite B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
This one-day, immersive painting workshop is designed for students looking to expand their creative practice and dive into the world of mixed-media. The class will include five hours of dedicated instruction, your own 30"x30"x1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas for painting and access to an array of mediums (acrylic, house paint, spray paint, ink, pen, etc.) and unique tools (brushes, rollers, stencils, sponges, etc.)
There will be various reference images for you to choose from, and we will be painting large-scale, floral compositions. I will work with you one-on-one, to definite layout, color choice + balance and mixed-media application.
Space is limited to 10-12 students. All mixed media materials are included and the only thing you bring is you!
*Class will break at noon for a one-hour lunch window.
Cost: $285 per person
SIP-AND-PAINT WORKSHOP
PAINTING PROTEAS
Saturday, August 2: 12-3pm
El Vaquero Winery
2901 Freedom Blvd
Corralitos, CA 95076
For this class we will focus on painting proteas! All materials and supplies will be provided, and you will wrap-up with a unique, colorful artwork to hang in your home. Beginners are welcome!
Wine will be available for purchase separately at the El Vaquero Tasting room!
Note: All supplies are provided and aprons will be available to use. However, please consider wearing clothing you are comfortable getting paint on. We will be using acrylics and those unfortunately do not come out of fabric. We also will be painting outdoors, so please consider wearing layer for warmth. Class size is limited!
Cost: $60
POP-UP
NICHOLSON VINEYARDS
SUMMER SERIES
Saturday, August 30th, 12-5pm
Nicholson Vineyards
2800 Pleasant Valley Road
Aptos, CA 95003
Summer is here, and I'm so excited to be popping up again at the stunning Nicholson Vineyards Summer Series. The winery is featuring local food vendors and artists on Saturdays, and a local musician on Sundays. Come on by to grab a bite, a glass of wine and check out some of my original mixed media paintings and handcrafted jewelry!
*Reservations Recommended: 831-724-7071
COMMUNITY EVENT
OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
South County Weekend: October 4/5, 11-5pm
All County Weekend: October 18/19, 11-5pm
Aptos, CA 95003
Participating artist in the 40th anniversary, 2025 Santa Cruz Open Studios tour this coming October.
Each year during the first three weekends in October, the public is invited to a free, countywide self-guided art tour. The tour kicks off on October 4th and 5th in the southern part of the county, where you can drop into studios between 11am and 5pm each day. The north county artists follow the weekend after, then the third weekend is open for artists in both areas.
Neighbors, friends, collectors and art lovers can connect with artists, see their creative process up close and buy art from the source. It's a wonderful community event, and this will be my third year participating!
COMMUNITY EVENT
CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL
September 13 & 14
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE Admission
A fun weekend for the whole family! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines art, wine, music and food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the Monterey Bay. Summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! Stroll the festival and admire the talent of over 125 fine artists while sipping exceptional wines from 23 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries.
This is my first time participating in this local event, and I can't wait to be there! Come on by for some colorful art and jewelry!
HOST YOUR OWN EVENT
Painting workshops create the perfect opportunity to expand your creative skills and enjoy some time with friends, family or coworkers. I will work with you one-on-one to create the perfect painting experience for your special occasion. Pricing, availability and additional details available upon request.